A full day in the park world-famous for the scarlet macaw, with an ICT-licensed guide, a Swarovski scope, park entrance and a traditional Costa Rican lunch included.
Carara National Park is world-famous for one bird above all: the scarlet macaw. Sitting on the transition between the dry forests of the north and the rainforests of the south, Carara concentrates a remarkable mix of species – macaws, trogons, motmots, antbirds and toucans – in a single morning of birding.
Your ICT-licensed guide knows every corner of the trails and carries a Swarovski spotting scope, so you take home free 4K photos and videos plus a complete list of every bird seen during the tour. A traditional Costa Rican lunch is included on this full-day adventure.
16+
years in the field
4K
photos & videos included
ICT
certified guides
Tour options
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Private Birding
Only your group (min 2 people), tailored to your target species, flexible start time, at your own pace.
Macaws, trogons, motmots, antbirds and toucans in a single morning of birding. Your guide knows every corner of the trails and brings each sighting into the Swarovski scope.
Scarlet macaws
Trogons
Motmots
Antbirds
Toucans
Black-and-white owl
Manakins
Puffbirds
Before you go
From the first step to an unforgettable nature tour memory.
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Book and get your welcome message
After booking you receive a welcome message with your pickup point and time in Quepos, Manuel Antonio or Jacó.
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Starting time
5:00 AM – full day, about 8 hours. Round-trip transport and Carara National Park entrance are included.
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Lunch in Carara
A traditional Costa Rican buffet lunch is included on every option.
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What to bring
Your binoculars, comfortable walking shoes, sunblock, a hat, camera and a reusable water bottle. Binoculars are not included.
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Keep the discoveries
After the tour, receive your free 4K photos and videos plus a complete list of every bird seen.
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